Dating safely
Most people you meet are exactly who they say. These habits protect you from the few who aren’t.
Swim between the red and yellow flags
On beach dates, always swim between the red and yellow flags. Check the Beachsafe app for patrol times and conditions before you go, as patrols vary by beach and season.
Report romance scams to Scamwatch
If someone you met online asks for money, gift cards or crypto, stop contact and report it to Scamwatch. Contact your bank straight away if you have sent money.
Source: Scamwatch: Report a scam
Report cybercrime to ReportCyber
If you are blackmailed, hacked or lose money online, report it through ReportCyber from the Australian Signals Directorate. Reports are passed to police, including the Queensland Police Service. In an emergency, call 000.
Source: Australian Signals Directorate's ACSC: Urges victims to report cybercrimes